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H.R.9347

CHILD Labor Act Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous Labor Act

Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous Labor Act

Introduced·6/18/26

CHILD Labor Act strengthens child labor protections and penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

The CHILD Labor Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen protections against child labor violations. It defines "oppressive child labor" to include employment in hazardous occupations and places of work. The Act enhances child labor protections by prohibiting employers from employing individuals under 16 years of age in oppressive child labor and individuals 16 or 17 years of age in such labor if it poses a danger or risk of injury. It also strengthens penalties for child labor violations, including civil and criminal penalties.

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History

Jun 18

House

Introduced in House

Jun 18

House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.